ACCORDINGLY, respondent Paul Christopher T. Balading, former Sheriff III of Branch 33, Metropolitan Trial Court, Quezon City, is found GUILTY of grave abuse of authority. His offense merits the imposition of the penalty of dismissal from service. However, since he has been previously dropped from the rolls, dismissal from service may no longer be imposed. In lieu of dismissal, respondent is meted the penalty of FORFEITURE of all his benefits, except his accrued leave credits, and is ordered to pay a FINE of PHP 200,000.00, to be paid within 30 days from the finality of this Resolution. If unpaid, contempt proceedings shall be commenced against him pursuant to Rule 71, Section 3 of the Rules of Court for disobeying a lawful order of this Court. Furthermore, he is DISQUALIFIED from reinstatement or appointment to any public office, including government-owned or government-controlled corporations. SO ORDERED.
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